Entry Points

Our main entry points are Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form (16+). Occasional places arise in other year groups too.

Make an Enquiry

Registration to join Kneller Hall School for September 2027 is now open. If you would like to be considered for an in year application across our school, please contact our Junior and Senior admissions teams for further information.

Junior School Enquiry senior school enquiry

Key Dates for registration, september 2027

Junior School places are offered on a rolling basis as they become available, so there is no fixed registration deadline.
Senior School registration deadlines for September 2027 entry are shown below.

Occasional places in other year groups are handled individually by our Admissions team.

Junior School Registration Form Senior School Registration Form

Entry point	Registration closes	Interview or Assessment
Sixth Form (16+)	23rd October 2026	6th November 2026 – Interviews
Year 7 (11+)	30th October 2026	14th and 15th November 2026
Year 9 (13+)	30th October 2026	14th and 15th November 2026

Junior School, Reception to Year 6

Places are offered on a rolling basis as they become available, so there is no fixed deadline. Many of our youngest pupils join us from Dukes Education nurseries, though we are just as glad to welcome families joining us for the first time.

Families visit the Junior School, and your child takes part in an age appropriate activity morning or taster session alongside a meeting with a senior member of staff. That gives us time to get to know each child’s character, curiosity and readiness to join our community, rather than a single snapshot.

junior school enquiry

Joining at 11+

Year 7 Entry

For families consider Kneller Hall School for Year 7, there are three routes of entry:

Route	Who it is for	Assessment	Offers
A. The All-Through Pathway	Children already at Kneller Hall Junior School	No external 11+. We have monitored progress, attainment and pastoral development throughout the prep years. Registration is required, but the fee is waived. Existing deposits will be transferred on acceptance of a place.	Autumn term of Year 6, ahead of external offers
B. Kneller Hall Sibling Schools	Children at any Dukes Education prep school	All Kneller Hall sibling schools are offered priority admissions, with no assessment required. Registration is required, but the registration fee is waived. Existing deposits will be transferred on acceptance of a place. Families can apply up to two years in advance.	Autumn term, ahead of external offers
C. External entry	All external applicants	Entrance assessments in English and Mathematics, we consider current school reports and references, suitability and place availability followed by a Beyond the Classroom activity day. Register online and pay the non-refundable registration fee. Acceptances are due by the stated deadline.	Early February, for September entry

year 7 enquiry

Joining at 13+

Year 9 Entry

Applications from external families are asked to complete a baseline academic assessment, followed by a meeting to discuss suitability for the GCSE curriculum and subject options. Where appropriate, offers may be made in advance of entry. Scholarships are available, subject to additional assessment.

Applications from pupils attending a Kneller Hall sibling school, your child’s place is assured with no external 13+ entrance exam. You can apply up to 2 years in advance, and offers are issued following registration. Registration is required, but the fee is waived. Existing deposits will be transferred on acceptance of a place.

year 9 enquiry

joining at 16+

Year 12 Entry

For external applicants, registration is required, along with a non-refundable registration fee. Applicants submit a personal statement, school report and predicted GCSE grades. We normally look for a minimum of seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics, with grade 7 or above typically required for the subjects to be studied at A Level. Applicants attend an interview. Offers are conditional on final GCSE results and subject to availability, and a deposit is required on acceptance. Full dates are in our Year 12 Entry Timeline 2027.

Applications from pupils attending a Kneller Hall sibling school, your child’s place is assured at 16+. You can apply up to 2 years in advance, and offers are issued following registration. Registration is required, but the fee is waived. Existing deposits will be transferred on acceptance of a place.

year 12 enquiry

other year groups

Occasional places

We are unable to accept applications for Years 11 or 13 but places do arise in other year groups. These are assessed using CAT4, a cognitive abilities test, alongside school reports. Contact our Admissions team to check availability.

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admissions

Supporting every applicant

We are committed to a fair and accessible admissions process. Access arrangements, such as extra time or the use of a laptop, can be provided for applicants with a diagnosed need. Please speak to our Admissions team at the point of enquiry so that the right provision is in place from the outset.